KEY POINTS Pregnant people who have gestational diabetes can and do have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. Most pregnant people get a test for gestational diabetes at 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy. If untreated, gestational diabetes can cause problems for your baby, such as premature birth and stillbirth. Gestational diabetes usually goes away after […]
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It’s important to take care of your baby, even before he or she is born. The key to protecting your health and that of your child is to get regular prenatal care. As soon as you think you are pregnant, call your health care provider to schedule your first prenatal appointment. Your health care provider
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Prenatal vitamins are supplements made for pregnant women to give their bodies the vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy pregnancy. Your doctor may sometimes suggest that you take prenatal vitamins when you begin to plan for pregnancy, as well as while you’re pregnant. It is always adviseable to eat a healthy diet especially during
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A pregnancy is considered high-risk when there are potential complications that could affect the mother, the baby, or both. High-risk pregnancies require management by a specialist to help ensure the best outcome for the mother and baby. If see any of these signs see your doctor. Dr Satbir Karwal is an obstetrician with special training
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A birth plan is a record of what you would like during your labour and after the birth. It is not necessarily a must to create a birth plan. However, if you would like one, your doctor would be able to help. Why is a birth plan important? Discussing your birth plan with your doctor
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Antenatal classes help expectant mothers prepare for their baby’s birth as well as information that they might need during their pregnancy. Ideally, they are usually informative and fun. Talk to your doctor about your antenna classes. In antenatal classes, you learn how to. Look after and feed your baby Stay healthy during pregnancy How to
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Have you ever been told, “a mother’s health is a reflection of the baby’s health?” Yes, it is true, which is why it is so important to focus on maternal health during pregnancy. This article is a part of a series of informational blog articles, focusing on maternal health during pregnancy. Mothers form a significant
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The anterior positioning of the placenta shouldn’t make a difference to your baby.
However, there are a few slight differences you may notice
-It may take long to feel the baby kick
-It may take longer to find the baby’s heartbeat
-It may be more difficult to perform prenatal test
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Uterine fibroid is a condition in which solid tumours develop in the uterus. These solid tumours are not cancerous and do not increase the risk for uterine cancer. What are fibroids? These are growths made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue. They develop in the uterus and can appear alone or in groups.
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It is not always easy to know what’s “normal” and what may be a sign of a potential health problem when it comes to sexual and reproductive health. It is advisable to see an obstetrician/gynaecologist (OB/GYN) to maintain good feminine health. There are many fears, concerns or myths about going to the OB/GYN. As a
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